Hi,

I get this 'error' when I try to start Linux.

I have windows and Linux on my system, but both on different partitions.

The error is when I choose Linux from the dual boot menu known as GRUB, it initializes the devices and starts them but after that I get this error:

Not Optimum Mode
Recommended Mode:
1280 x 1024 60HZ

So, I have no idea what to do since im a beginner at linux =/

CPU Specs:
Intel Pentium 4
1600 Mhz
Radeon 7000
Linux on 17.7GB Partition

Thanks

Has to do something with the attached monitor.

It means one of two things:

-that you could run your display at a higher resolution than currently (Monitor) - but this is unlikely

-that your graphics-card can give you a higher resolution output than what you are currently using - it is obviously capable to do that, but if you are happy with the resolution you have now, that is fine...

You would need to concider if your display could even show you the highest resolution possible with your graphics-card (without getting damaged) and also if you could still see everything conveniently - a higher resolution means smaller symbols and fonts...

It seems you have a lcd monitor and your system is running at a higher or to lower frequency.
You need to boot in text mode and chage your X server configuration. What distribuition of Linux did you install?

I installed Suse 9.3 Pro

And im running, WINXP with 1280 x 1024 resolution if that helps

Hi.

This is a hardware problem.
See this thread:
http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...t=optimum+mode